Life Care Center Of Columbia

Life Care Center Of Columbia was recognized and ceritified in 1994 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Life Care Center Of Columbia which is located in 2514 Faraway Drive Columbia, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Life Care Center Of Columbia is being offered ceritified services and products in South Carolina.
Address:   2514 Faraway Drive
       Columbia, SC 29223

Phone:   (803) 865-1999

County: Richland
Federal Provider Number: 425337
Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Thursday, July 7, 1994 (30 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Rcm-Columbia
Ownership Type: For Profit - Partnership
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationLife Care Centers Of America, Inc.Operational/managerial Control
PersonJoan ThurmondDirector/officer
PersonRichard SwankerDirector/officer
PersonForrest PrestonDirector/officer
PersonForrest Preston5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonLynn KilpatrickW-2 Managing Employee
PersonCindy CrossDirector/officer
PersonJoanna CrooksDirector/officer
PersonCarol Cooper5% Or More Ownership Interest

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 179
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 115 (65% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0279 (Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that c)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 2, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0226 (Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, ident)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 2, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 2, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0281 (Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0279 (Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that c)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0309 (Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .)
Scope Severity Code: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0242 (Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care a)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0329 (Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2))
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0241 (Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full rec)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0156 (Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0318 (Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to inc)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 7, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0428 (At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication (s) and report a)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, November 21, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0281 (Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, November 21, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0309 (Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, November 21, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 31, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0281 (Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 31, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0253 (Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 31, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0157 (Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decl)
Scope Severity Code: J
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0224 (Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.)
Scope Severity Code: J
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0309 (Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .)
Scope Severity Code: J
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0490 (Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of ea)
Scope Severity Code: J
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0281 (Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.)
Scope Severity Code: J
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0241 (Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full rec)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, October 25, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, October 25, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0465 (Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staf)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, October 25, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0309 (Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .)
Scope Severity Code: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0309 (Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, July 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0280 (Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, July 20, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0333 (Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, December 2, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0502 (Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, December 2, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0314 (Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, December 2, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0070 (Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 11, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0062 (Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, November 11, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0425 (Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervi)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, December 2, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0315 (Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, un)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, December 2, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0456 (Keep all essential equipment working safely.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 2
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 5
Number of Fines: 1
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 2,925


Date of inspection that triggered the penalty: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Penalty Type: Fine
Fine Amount: 2,925
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Quality Rating (5 out of 5 stars)
Staffing Rating (3 out of 5 stars)
RN Staffing Rating (3 out of 5 stars)
Overall Rating (2 out of 5 stars)
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
6%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
7%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
2%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
15%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
2%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
8%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
16%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
93%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
2%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
9%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
16%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
51%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
87%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
2%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
87%
84%

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